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Trump Slams Israeli President: Should Be ‘Ashamed’ for Not Pardoning Netanyahu

President Trump criticized the Israeli president, saying he “should be ashamed of himself” for refusing to grant a pardon to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

US reportedly smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran to bypass internet blackout

A Wall Street Journal report reveals that the United States secretly smuggled thousands of Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran following the government’s crackdown on nationwide protests, aiming to help Iranians maintain connectivity amid heavy internet restrictions. The move came after Tehran imposed near-total communication blackouts to curb information flow during the unrest, leading U.S. officials to deploy around 6,000 Starlink units to bypass the shutdown and keep people online, according to the report. The covert operation highlights the growing strategic role of satellite internet in areas where governments attempt to block digital communication

IDF calls on ‘patriotic Iranians’ to contact Israeli intelligence agencies for cooperation

The IDF has issued a public appeal to “patriotic Iranians,” urging them to communicate only through its official and verified contact channels and warning against engaging with unofficial pages or links.

China opposes 'any attempt to annex' 'Palestinian territories' by Israel

China has stated its opposition to "any attempt at annexation" or encroachment on "Palestinian territories," just days after the Israeli security cabinet approved measures aimed at strengthening Israeli control in the West Bank. At a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian reiterated that Beijing has always opposed the construction of new settlements in "Palestinian territories" and any unilateral changes to their status.

Israeli civilian and reservists arrested for gambling on military operations using classified info

In a joint operation by Shin Bet, the IDF, and Israel Police, a civilian and several reservists were arrested for allegedly betting on military operations through the “Polymarket” platform using classified information. Authorities say the suspects face prosecution for serious security offenses, bribery, and obstruction of justice, highlighting the significant threat posed to national security.

Israel police commissioner declares ‘national emergency’ over surge in crime

Israel Police Commissioner warned of a national emergency this morning, citing a surge in homicides, particularly within Israeli-Arab communities. He called for a full government-wide effort, including the IDF, local leaders, and social organizations, as well as urgent legal and technological reforms to combat organized crime and end the ongoing bloodshed.

Leader of Degel HaTorah states that no yeshiva student will go to the army

Rabbi Dov Landau, the spiritual leader of Degel HaTorah, one of the constituent parties of the Orthodox United Torah Judaism movement, declared that "no yeshiva student, not even one, will go into the army," whether the authorities approve or not. This stance comes as the government continues its efforts to pass a law that would exempt the majority (but not all) of Orthodox Jews from military service. According to him, "the place of Torah scholars is solely within the walls of yeshivas and kollels," asserting that this reality "has always been so and will remain so," regardless of current political debates.

Herzog tells Melbourne protesters to ‘go to the Iranian embassy’ as rallies ramp-up

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has hit back at anti-Israel protesters rallying during his Melbourne visit, urging them to direct their anger at Iran.

“And I say to all those protesters outside, go protest in front of the Iranian embassy, or whichever embassy.

“For heaven’s sake, they killed and butchered around 50,000, tens of thousands, of their own people, operating a whole machine of an empire of evil against us.”